Global TreasuresCHANGU NARAYAN Nepal(2007)Distributed by TravelVideoStore.com - Includes Limited Public Performance Rights The Changu Narayan Temple is located around five km north of Bhaktapur in Nepal. The sanctuary is situated on a 1,450 metre high mountain and is one of seven cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. The journey to the Hindu temple complex travels up several steps and through a small picturesque Nepalese village of Narayan.The origins of this Hindu temple date back to the 4th century AD and a stone inscription on a garuda column indicates the remarkable age of this cult ...

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Global TreasuresCHELLAH Rabat, Morocco(2007)Distributed by TravelVideoStore.com - Includes Limited Public Performance Rights Located on the outskirts of the Moroccan capital of Rabat, a tall and impressive wall of compressed clay encloses the Necropolis of Chellah. This fortress-like construction dates back to the 14th century. The Mereniden leaders, Abou Said and Abou al-Hassan, were responsible for the construction of this mighty structure.The view from the watchtowers is augmented by lush vegetation, a picturesque view that has remained unchanged for several centuries. Numerous paths lead...

Global TreasuresCHICHEN ITZA & TULUM Mexico(2007)Distributed by TravelVideoStore.com - Includes Limited Public Performance Rights On the Mexican peninsula of YUCATAN, the Maya founded Chichen Itza, ‘City of Pyramids’, in the 5th century.Relief-type pictures and sculptures describe the customs and gruesome rituals of this submerged yet advanced civilization. Stone pillars and mosaic tiles show the highly-developed culture of the Maya people and complex images illustrate their advanced knowledge of astronomy, mathematics and architecture.Here, the harmony of god-given life was maintained only by the strict f...

Global TreasuresCOLOSSEUM Italy(2007)Distributed by TravelVideoStore.com - Includes Limited Public Performance Rights The Colosseum of Rome is the most monumental and impressive elliptical amphitheatre in the world. It is estimated that its construction began in the year 72 AD, and it was here, that the Roman’s desire for outrageous performance and violent entertainment were fully satisfied.The massive interior of its oval grounds could seat 50,000. Surrounded by tranquility as though within a city wall, the Colosseum is a dominant focal point among the Roman hills. A gorge-like ...